GrantedAlterationsDecided 6 December 2021

Crossdrum House, Upper Crossdrum, Oldcastle Co Meath A82 HK16

Refurbishment, conservation works, and extensions to an existing house, including basement conversion.

211125 · Meath County Council · Lodged 10 June 2021

Reference: 211125
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 10 June 2021

Summary

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The project involves conservation works to the roof and chimneys, internal alterations, and converting the basement into two en-suite bedrooms. It also includes the demolition of screen walls, a rear porch, and a first-floor WC extension to build two new extensions on either side of the front elevation.

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Development description

The refurbishment of the existing house involving conservation works to existing roof and chimneys, new electrical and mechanical services, new bathroom fit-outs at first floor level, new openings and partitions at ground floor level, the conversion of the basement level into two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, either side of the existing hall. It will involve the demolition of three existing screen walls, a rear porch and an existing 1st floor wc extension and the building of two new extensions, one comprising a living room, and the other a dining room over a basement store, to either side of the existing front elevation. The proposed revisions to the original planning permission are as follows: 1.0 the conversion of bedroom 1/6 into two en suite bathrooms, 1/6a and 1/6b to serve bedrooms 1/5 and 1/7, and a new laundry room 1/6c. This involves the removal of an existing partition between rms. 1/6 and 1/7 and its replacement with a new partition. New dropped ceilings will be installed in 1/6b and 1/6c. 2.0 soil pipes to be run in direction of joists and a services duct will rise from the basement to the attic. 3.0 the conversion of bedroom 1/2 into an en suite bathroom and the insertion of new double doors into the partition between master bedroom 1/3 and room 1/2.4. 0 the basement store referred to in original permission to be used as home office/studio. 5.0 the relocation of the septic treatment system from its existing location to a lower altitude location, to facilitate servicing waste water from cottages 1 and 2 adjoining the farmyard, as well as the main house, together with the installation of a new percolation area. 6.0 amendments to 'red site boundary line' shown on the original application to increase the site area to include the new septic treatment system and percolation area as per 5.0 above. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RA - Rural AreaRU

“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Key dates

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Application received10 June 2021
Further information requested3 August 2021
Further information received4 October 2021
Decision due7 December 2021
Decision issued6 December 2021
Grant issued26 January 2022
Permission expiry25 January 2027

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